JMJ, of course you did the right thing and no need to apologize for the vanity. This needed telling.
I would suggest you follow up and meet with the priest or send him a written letter.
I took issue with a priest's comments right before Clinton's reelection and handled it by going to Confession and telling the same priest I had hatred in my heart for the clergy who are endorsing this vile man and preaching Democrat politics. He was stunned.
While I was thinking that going to the Bishop would be the best way to handle this, I like your idea better than mine!